Respite Care in Stock Island, FL for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stock Island, FL: the local picture

408

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Stock Island)

72%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Monroe County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stock Island ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stock Island live with someone: 72% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 190 Stock Island residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (26% in Monroe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Stock Island ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stock Island compared with Monroe County and Florida

Census figure	Stock Island	Monroe County	Florida
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	25%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	25%	21%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.0%	2.6%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	9.6%	12%
Households with no vehicle	13%	6.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,226	$71,243	—

Older residents in towns around Stock Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Key West, FL	2.2 mi	5,568	29%
Big Coppitt Key, FL	5.6 mi	503	20%
Big Pine Key, FL	25 mi	1,069	30%
Marathon, FL	46 mi	2,059	28%

Hospices serving Stock Island

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Miami, FL	123 mi	(786) 388-1400
Medcare Hospice	Miami, FL	123 mi	(305) 465-2273
Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC	Miami Lakes, FL	126 mi	(305) 454-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Hialeah, FL	127 mi	(786) 566-6176
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Florida	Melbourne, FL	255 mi	(321) 751-6671

Nursing homes near Stock Island (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oasis At The Conch Republic Nursing And Rehab	Key West, FL	1.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(305) 296-4888

Straight-line miles from the center of Stock Island. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Stock Island

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,936 monthly median income of Stock Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Stock Island: common questions

Which hospices serve Stock Island?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Stock Island ZIP codes, including Gentiva, Medcare Hospice, Moments Hospice Of Miami LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Stock Island?

At the Florida median aide wage of $16.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,408 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,936 monthly median income of Stock Island households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Florida's minimum wage rose to $15.00 an hour on September 30, 2026, under Article X, Section 24 of the Florida Constitution.

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Stock Island. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO covers Florida.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Stock Island, FL